outgrow

[out-groh]

verb (used with object)

outgrew, outgrown, outgrowing. 

1. to grow too large for.

   to outgrow one's clothes.

2. to leave behind or lose in the changes incident to development or the passage of time.

   She outgrew her fear of the dark.

3. to surpass in growing.

   watching one child outgrow another.

verb (used without object)

outgrew, outgrown, outgrowing. 

1. Archaic.,  to grow out; burst forth; protrude.

outgrow

/ ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ /

verb

1. to grow too large for (clothes, shoes, etc)

2. to lose (a habit, idea, reputation, etc) in the course of development or time

3. to grow larger or faster than

Word History and Origins

Origin of outgrow¹

First recorded in 1585–95; out- + grow

Example Sentences

What we found is that for much of this century, the global balance sheet outgrew the underlying economy that supports it.

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“The reality is that we’ve outgrown the early guidance that first helped companies embark on their climate journeys,” said Mark Wishnie, chief sustainability officer at Timberland.

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Public companies generally switch auditors either to pay lower fees or because they have gone private, been acquired or outgrown the capabilities of the original firm.

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An event that started off as a bluff has outgrown its genre roots to become a legitimate destination for rabid film fans, boasting rarities and prestige titles alike.

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Whizz Kidz provided her with a chair to use at school, but her family is worried that Wren will soon outgrow that chair too.

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